Senior Software Developer - Assistant Manager

Location:

Johannesburg

Other locations:
Primary Location Only

Date: 13 Oct 2025

Requisition

The Africa Assurance Innovation and Digital team is seeking a Senior Software Developer – Assistant Manager, capable of driving impactful digital and innovative solutions for the Assurance business. This leadership role requires advanced proficiency in smart technologies, including Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Machine Learning (ML), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Analytics, and programming languages such as Python. Expertise in creating and managing scalable, low-code solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, as well as proficiency in other versatile programming tools, is essential.

As an Assistant Manager, you will be expected to take ownership of solution architecture, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives, and lead the development and implementation of complex software solutions. Additionally, you will play a key role in shaping the team's technical direction, fostering innovation, and maintaining high standards for system design and performance across diverse technologies.

The role involves actively mentoring and guiding junior developers, creating a collaborative and growth-oriented environment, and identifying opportunities for technical and operational improvements. You will also work closely with cross-functional teams, including Business Analysts, Product Owners, and senior stakeholders, to deliver solutions that enhance productivity, mitigate risks, and drive operational excellence.

• Architecting and delivering scalable full‑stack solutions that leverage technologies such as MS Power Apps, Azure, MS Fabric, and Python to address complex business needs effectively.
• Developing and maintaining applications in MS Power Apps, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems, workflows, and processes while contributing to front‑end and back‑end enhancements.
• Modernising and enhancing legacy systems by identifying refactoring opportunities and transitioning to advanced platforms, such as Azure and MS Fabric, to optimise functionality and performance.
• Conducting rigorous testing and debugging processes across the full stack to ensure software reliability, efficiency, and seamless functionality, including working with Python‑based solutions and other frameworks.
• Preparing comprehensive technical and procedural documentation to support compliance, operational continuity, and future developments across all utilised technologies, from front‑end interfaces to back‑end processes.
• Administering and overseeing user access, permissions, and governance within digital solutions to ensure secure and efficient operations, particularly in environments powered by MS Fabric, Azure, and Python.
• Writing well‑structured, efficient, and maintainable full‑stack code tailored to business requirements and technical specifications, demonstrating expertise in Power Apps, Azure, MS Fabric, Python, and other programming languages.
• Collaborating with Business Analysts, Product Owners, and development teams to define deliverables that align with strategic objectives and innovation goals, leveraging cutting‑edge full‑stack technologies to achieve impactful business outcomes.
• Providing technical expertise and leadership during solution launches and addressing post‑implementation issues to ensure seamless operational continuity across multi‑platform environments.
• Mentoring junior developers, fostering a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment, and driving innovation within the team by promoting best practices in full‑stack development with MS Power Apps, Azure, Python, and MS Fabric.
• This Assistant Manager role offers a unique opportunity to combine full‑stack technical proficiency with leadership skills, driving impactful solutions while advancing professional growth in cutting‑edge technologies.

To excel as an Assistant Manager, it is essential to demonstrate a proactive approach in managing dynamic priorities and technologies, ensuring the successful delivery of high‑quality solutions. The ability to foresee potential challenges and address them effectively is key to achieving…